Garwood Corporation purchased 75 percent of the voting common stock of Zorn Company on January 1, 20X4. At the time of acquisition, Zorn reported buildings and equipment at book value of \(\$ 240,000\) : however, an appraisal indicated a fair value of \(\$ 290,000\).

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If consolidated statements are prepared, determine the amount at which buildings and equipment will be reported using the following consolidation alternatives:

a. Entity theory.

b. Parent company theory.

c. Proprietary theory.

d. Current accounting practice.